What to wear to a summer BBQ

Brought to you by Long White Vodka

There’s nothing quite like summer in New Zealand. Scorching hot days (preferably spent at the beach), lots of swimming, time spent with friends and family – and the many many BBQs that summer inevitably brings!

To keep you looking stylish, I’ve put together a few ideas of what to wear to a summer BBQ. These outfits are inspired by Long White Vodka‘s refreshing range of drinks that combine triple-distilled vodka with naturally flavoured sparkling water. Their drinks are New Zealand made, sweetened with apples from the Hawkes Bay, and I think they’re pretty darn tasty – the perfect BBQ accompaniment.

This outfit is inspired by the passionfruit flavour, with a purple dress and golden yellow citrine earrings. If you’re heading to a BBQ that’s a little bit dressy,  a little bit fancy, and you want to look great then this is one of those super simple outfits that oozes effortless glam.

SHOP IT: Metal Quilt Pattern Necklace, AUD $19.99 from eQuip; Colour Wrap Dress, $109.99 from City Chic; Fiorelli Leah Square X Body with Zip Detail, AUD $86.54 from ASOS; 9ct Yellow Gold Citrine Studs, $116.00 from Walker & Hall; Dayla Sam Edelman Sandals, $59.99 from Number One Shoes

The raspberry was my favourite flavour of the three, and I’m loving maxi dresses for summer, so I thought this dress would be perfect. Maxis are pretty much the perfect summer dress to go from beach to BBQ because a few simple accessories make them look great and you can just throw a cropped jacket over the top if you get chilly (plus, they help to protect your legs from mosquitoes!).

SHOP IT: Spurr Party Clutch, AUD $17.47 from The Iconic; Diamonte & Chain Bangles, AUD $16.99 from eQuip; Printed Trapeeze Maxi Dress, AUD $29.99 from Autograph; Kylie Sandals, $29.99 from Number One Shoes; 9ct Drop Earrings, $99.00 from Pascoes

If you’re having a BBQ and it’s starting to get a little chilly (like the wind we’ve been having lately, or if it’s a little later in summer when the warmth starts to fade), it’s time to bring out the jeans. or jeggings, as the case may be! Long White Vodka’s lemon and lime flavour immediately made me think of white and gold to go with it’s crisp, fresh taste, so I chose an outfit that is fun and summery while still being stylish.

SHOP IT: Crochet Boho Headband, AUD $12.99 from eQuip; BoohooPLUS Macy Strappy Front Bodysuit, $25.00 from boohoo.com; Grey Denim Jeggings, AUD $39.00 from Yours Clothing; Therapy Hunter Dress Sandals, $17.99 from Number One Shoes; Pioneer Clutch, $220 from Saben; Hammered & Twisted Bangle Pack, AUD $14.99 from eQuip; boohooPLUS Leila Pom Pom Oversized Shirt, $45.00 from boohoo.com

Make sure you have a fun summer, take care of yourself and drink responsibly!